What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to London?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to London is to fly and train which costs £45 - £170 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to London?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to London is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to London. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at London Victoria via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and London?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to London. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 41m.

How far is it from Sofia to London?

The distance between Sofia and London is 1298 miles.

How do I travel from Sofia to London without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to London without a car is to bus and train via Salzburg which takes 31h 17m and costs £350 - £800.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to London?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Sofia to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to London bus from?

Sofia to London bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to London train from?

Sofia to London train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to London?

The best way to get from Sofia to London is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £145 and takes 36h 50m.

Where does the Sofia to London bus arrive?

Sofia to London bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and London?

London is 2h behind Sofia. It is currently 8:56 AM in Sofia and 6:56 AM in London.

Where does the Sofia to London train arrive?

Sofia to London train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to London?

Book your Sofia to London bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21994+ hotels available in London.

Sofia to London - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Sofia to London by plane, bus, train, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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Fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SOF - LHR
6h 25m
£103–245
Fly to Luton Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane SOF - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
6h 26m
£45–165
Bus, train via Salzburg
1. Take the bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Salzburgbus
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
5. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
31h 17m
£358–793
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
45h 41m
£225–386
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sofia to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
22h 28m
£434–576
Fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SOF - STN
6h 37m
£52–274
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London City Airport (LCY)plane SOF - LCY
8h 53m
£155–469
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
36h
£244–639
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus Sofia-Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
36h 50m
£145
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
2. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Motrubus
3. Take the busferry from Motru to London Barkingbusferry
2d
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Londoncar
23h 31m
£328–513

Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,290.8 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and London, England?

British Airways, Bulgaria Air, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to London Victoria via Bucharest in around 36h 50m.

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